Job Summary

We’re looking for a Business Administrator who’s committed to supporting children’s growth and learning, to join the Boys & Girls Stanmore team.

Our Business Administrator will work 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, supporting the nursery’s occupancy, commercial performance and day-to-day operations.

About the role:

As Business Administrator, you’ll:

Manage applications for nursery education funding, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local authority and internal deadlines.

Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing documents, liaising with families, suppliers, and team members, and welcoming visitors.

Assist with achieving occupancy, gross profit, and budget targets through financial tasks such as expense tracking, payroll, banking, and credit control.

Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.

Ensure accurate record-keeping and efficient archiving in line with company procedures.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

Is proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Has strong administrative skills and experience in a fast-paced setting.

Is commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.

Has outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities, especially with parents and external stakeholders.

Has initiative and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure.

We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks, they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:

Competitive annual salary

Pension & Life Assurance

In addition to 20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!

An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you

Funded DBS Update Service

Funded Blue Light Card Membership

Access to digital GP 24/7 with on-demand counselling services

Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP

Recognition and celebration for Long Service

Subject to eligibility criteria

up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown or if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.